Market Intelligence · NE / Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 68520 Housing Market

The typical home value in Lincoln's 68520 ZIP code is $623,733, up 8.2% over the past year. The median list price stands at $655,000, with homes taking a median 89 days to sell as of September 2026.

Updated September 2026Median value$624K

The median home value in Lincoln, NE 68520 is $624K as of September 2026, up 8.2% year over year, according to Zillow ZHVI. For a read on your own home, start with a free consultation: a licensed local pro will walk you through your numbers and your options, with no obligation.

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Typical 68520 range

$574K to $674K

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12-month value trend

+8.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in 68520 over the last 12 months: $576K in Sep 2025 to $624K in Sep 2026 (+8.2%).

Sep 2025$576K

Sep 2026$624K

The numbers

What is the 68520 housing market like?

Typical home value

$624K

Up8.2%YoY

Median list price

$655K

Down2.2%MoM

Days on market

89

Up12.7%MoM

Homes for sale

57

Up9.6%MoM

Price cuts

9.6%

Up92.2%MoM

New listings

12

Up200.0%MoM

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026) / FRED (October 2026)

The outlook

68520 housing market forecast 2027

+2.6%

Zillow forecast, 12 months to September 2027

Zillow forecasts typical home values in 68520 to rise 2.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in 68520 rose 8.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in 68520?

Zillow's forecast does not call for a drop: it expects typical home values in 68520 to rise 2.6% by September 2027, after a 8.2% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

Forecast: Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The comparison

How do 68520 home prices compare?

  • 68520$623,733
  • Lincoln$284,241
  • Nebraska$232,489
  • United States$285,347

Median Zillow home value (ZHVI), as of September 2026. Comparison levels are medians across every ZIP code with Zillow data (Lincoln: 20 ZIPs; Nebraska: 450 ZIPs; United States: 26,262 ZIPs).

Context

As of September 2026, there are 57 homes for sale in 68520, with 12 new listings added to the market. The median list price of $655,000 reflects current asking levels, though 9.6% of listings have already received price cuts. Homes are moving slowly, spending a median 89 days on the market. The underlying value trend remains positive, with the typical home up 8.2% year-over-year. For sellers, the slow pace and modest share of price reductions suggest patience may be required to achieve target prices.

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Common questions

What people ask us.

What is the typical home value in 68520?

The typical home value is $623,733 as of September 2026, representing an 8.2% increase over the past year.

How long do homes stay on the market in 68520?

The median days on market is 89 as of September 2026, indicating a slow-moving inventory.

How many homes are currently for sale in 68520?

There are 57 homes for sale as of September 2026, with 12 new listings in that month.

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